Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Freedom Writers

I've been on a DVD binge for a few days. There was a time when Curtis and I frequented the movie theater so much that we had no reason to go to Blockbuster, but that day passed on February 17, 2006.

Curtis went out of town for 36 hours last weekend and Jackson and I stayed home. I'm a huge baby when it comes to being alone overnight, so I have to give myself a pat on the back for being such a big girl about it. I did beg Janelle to call me if she was doing anything interesting in those 36 hours. Yes, I know I'm pathetic. Jacks and I got to have dinner with Janelle and her family and it was very fun. What's really cool is that Jackson is old enough to actually keep me company now, so I never felt lonely.

On the way home from Janelle's we stopped at Blockbuster. I was giddy knowing I could get any chick flick I wanted without feeling bad for the hubby! I got two - one was okay, one was bad. When I returned them (on time!) I decided to pick up two more movies that were a little more substantial. Both were good, one was excellent. Have you seen Freedom Writers? Curt and I have a tendency to overblow the movies we like and then our friends are disappointed when they see them. Kay and Christine seem to be our most frequent victims. I don't want to say too much, but I loved this movie. It does have harsh language, so don't say I didn't warn you. If your movie-going days have been replaced by Blockbuster or Netflix or whatever, plan a date with this movie and a package of kettle corn and a box of Kleenex. By the way, did you know you can design your own Kleenex box? They even have a blog for it. Looks like I have another one to add to my bloglines!

Haven't seen the movie, but if I get some down time without children, I would love to see it! Mine are older.

I have a day care in my home, and we love the wonderpets! haha I did say "we".."this is serious". We like backyardigans too!

Enjoy your precious son, and thanks for sharing him. what an awesome gift from God children are, and there are not many lonely moments while they are little...don't you just love those cuddly pj's and the way they snuggle when they are tired!? Love it!

I loved it when my children were at the age where they could keep me company when my husband had to go on business trips. You are right about not feeling alone :) I was such a wimp about being all by myself.. My mother in law came to stay with me a lot. But, now I do feel more comfortable being on my own (with lots of prayer :)

Amanda-I saw Freedom Writers on a L-O-N-G plane ride. I sat there in my seat wiping my tears away with the free airline blanket that was given to me. Turns out my husband was two seats away from me and didn't even know I was crying! I guess I was more discreet than I thought. It was PHENOMENAL. I loved it! We would probably be a match on flixter!

Thanks for the movie tip! I'm way behind on watching things, so it's nice to go to the video store with some idea of what to pick.

When Chris is out of town, one thing I do that helped me at night was to turn my back to the door (when I go to bed) and I say, "Lord, watch the door." He always does! I don't know if you struggle with this part, but thought it may be of help.

I will rent Freedom Writers for sure!!I am also quite the whimp when it comes to sleeping alone! Most of the time I invite my neice over for a girls night. Usually she will bring a friend or two and we watch movies and eat junk food! (She is in college now though...so those times are few and far between!) Looks like I will just have to cowgirl up next time!

I am absolutely the biggest nerd when I have to stay home alone at night. I leave all the lights and tv on and triple check that the doors and windows are locked. I used to lie awake, listening for burglars, and imagining axe murderers at the window. I had my hiding places and escape routes all planned out.

But I've been praying some fear verses and it has helped so much! I'm proud of you for making it through the 36 hours. I'm sure you were so happy to have your hubs home. I hate sleeping alone now!

I have a tv guardian and it takes all of the cussing out of the movies. I love it! I got it a few years ago for $100. Lifeway has started selling them to. I grew up with 7 people and it was a shock to my system when i had to start staying alone while Rod hunted all of the time. I finally started to be a big girl once morgan got here. It really is fake it until you make it with me re that. I used to call the police if I heard a noise and get them to come check it out. I would stay up and panic listening for every noise. I did live by myself before but it was a small apartment. Anyway, that made my first year of marriage hard because i was so mad that he left all the time. After several hunting seasons i am finally ok! PRAISE YOU LORD!!

When my kids were little I would always let one of them sleep with me when hubby was out of town. I was the scared one!!! As they got older, I thought my oldest son was probably getting to big to do this - so I made that comment to my kids. Well, younger son said - "Mommy, Daddy is bigger than he (big brother) is!!!" I love the innocence of those precious young ones!! Enjoy Jackson while he is young! They grow up way too fast!!

I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one with a "Burglers be Gone" routine when alone. I sleep all decked out with a set of steak knives, my cellphone, the fireplace poker, mace and an old door alarm in my hands. With all the lights on. And the dog on the bed. And my eyes open.Thea

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